Celebrate the July 4th holiday a bit early at this fireworks display at the St. Louis Regional Airport.
The display begins at 9:15 p.m. Free.
More information: visitalton.com
See a free afternoon movie at the library: Minions!
No registration necessary. 2 to 4 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Daniel Boone Branch.
More information and registration: slcl.org
Christian the Magician presents a family-friendly, zany magic show for all ages with lots of audience participation.
10 a.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Lewis and Clark Branch.
Free. More information: slcl.org
During Farm Animals, your preschooler will learn about farm animals and the role they play in food production.
Kids can help Korso the Curious magician conjure up some comedy at this free magic show.
10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Grant's View Branch. No registration necessary.
More information: slcl.org
Comedy, improv, juggling, jump roping and audience participation await your kids at this interactive show featuring the amazing Juggling Jeff!
Feee. 10 a.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Florissant Valley Branch.
More information: slcl.org
Your kids will want to get up and dance when Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove takes the stage for this high-energy, interactive concert that will get your whole family on their feet.
This free concert takes place at the St. Louis County Library, Headquarters Branch. Early arrival is recommended.
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
More information: slcl.org
Your family can learn all about hummingbirds, plus enjoy crafts & activities for kids, food and art vendors, live music, wine tastings and more at this annual festival.
Visitors can watch as local hummingbird experts measure, weigh and band the birds, and can also take a tour of the historic Lodge. Admission is free.
At Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, Ill. More information: visitalton.com
Enjoy a wide variety of live music, make-and-take art project for kids provided by Artscope, food, and fun at this community festival celebrating 150 years of the Benton Park neighborhood.
The festival begins at 11 a.m. with a full schedule of local bands at the Benton Park Pavilllion and Lagoon at the corner of Jefferson and Arsenal.
Free. More information: bpnastl.org
Teens and tweens in grades 6 through 12 can learn how to create outdoor chalk art from Kris Wollaeger of Chalk Riot at this free workshop.
Registration is required. 4 to 6 p.m.
In honor of National Summer Learning Day, The Magic House is hosting the Ultimate Block Party in the museum's front play garden with special guests, including the St. Louis Cardinals.
Back by popular demand, Forts and Clubhouses allows kids to put their creativity and engineering skills to the test as they transform an enormous pile of everyday items into the ultimate fort.
Enjoy a day of fun at the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center on July 10 for a Cardboard Boat Race and Dive-In movie.
Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice as she falls into the madcap world of Wonderland in this STAGES St. Louis presentation of Disney's Alice in Wonderland.
On her journey, Alice meet some extraordinary characters, like Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and the frantically late White Rabbit. Inviting and magical, Disney's Alice in Wonderland is a fantastic adventure the whole family can enjoy. Arrive early for pre-show entertainment.
Celebrate Father's Day by taking in views from 150 feet above the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, and dad gets free admission.
All dads, when accompanied by their families, get a free tour of the tower, including the breathtaking views. Regular admission is $4 for adults, and $2 for children 12 and under. Children 2 and under are free.
Noon to 5 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower in Hartford, Ill.
More information: confluencetower.com
Take dad to enjoy a one-of-a-kind car show featuring classic cars, muscle cars and brass cars.
Dads also receive free admission to the museum on Father's Day.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Museum of Transportation.
More information: stlouisco.com
Your kids can test their might and compete with their peers in the Iron Kid Triathlon sponsored by St. Louis County Parks.
The competition consists of three part - a swim, bicycle ride and run. There will be two age divisions, 7-10 years and 11-14 in this friendly competition. Parents are encouraged to volunteer.
8 a.m. to noon at the Pavilion at Lemay. Cost is $20 per child in advance and $25 on the day of the event.
Your kids can celebrate the grand opening of the newest Play Studio by the St. Louis Teachers' Recycle Center and Play Your Art Out Studios.
At this free event there will be play in the studio, sidewalk chalk, log cabin building, VanGo the bookmobile, snacks and giveaways.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
See a live performance by Monkey Tales Theatre Company at this free performance that teaches kids that everyone is unique and has their own special gifts.
In King Botany's Garden, the three princesses, Lily, Rose and Ivy, must show their father, King Botany, that they have what it take to rule the kingdom while he is away.
2 to 3 p.m. at the St. Louis Public Library Central Library Auditorium. Free.
More information: slpl.org
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights and lots of family friendly activities. New this year is an enhanced parade with Clydesdales and street performers, giant branded nutcrackers and interactive stage performances.
At Breakfast with Santa at Eckerts, your child can tell Santa their Christmas wishes, have their photo taken with him and decorate some holiday cookies while your whole family enjoys a farm-fresh breakfast.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.